TNT Walks 'The Line,' Hopes 'Time Heals'

Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith

Rick PorterZap2It.com

TNT has added two more shows to its roster of original series, which is becoming one of the most extensive lineups on cable.

The network announced Thursday (Jan. 8) that it's picked up the medical drama "Time Heals" and a show about undercover cops called "The Line" for 10 episodes each. Both shows will premiere later this year.

A third pilot, the Ray Romano dramedy "Men of a Certain Age," didn't make the cut in this round.

"Our new series are consistent with our belief that audiences are drawn to relatable, complex characters showcased in exciting, emotional settings and storylines," TNT programming chief Michael Wright says. "These new series also reflect our belief that great television comes from great talent. The talent at work on these shows is among the best in the business at delivering quality entertainment."

"The Line" stars Dylan McDermott ("The Practice," "Big Shots") as the leader of an LAPD undercover unit whose officers are in so deep that the line between good and bad gets blurry. Omari Hardwick ("Miracle at St. Anna"), Logan Marhall-Green ("Traveler," "The O.C.") and Nicki Aycox ("Cold Case," "Over There") play the officers on McDermott's team.

Jada Pinkett Smith ("Reign Over Me," "The Women") plays the director of nursing at a Charlotte, N.C., hospital in "Time Heals," which focuses on her struggles to care for patients at work and as a recently widowed mother at home. It's her first regular role on TV since "A Different World" in the early '90s.